Product Design

This 0 credit 2nd term review will take placeýduring the term integrated into product 2ý(PRD-201) class. Department chair and key facultyýfrom other 1st and 2nd term level courses willýreview all aspects of skills shown by student inýtheir process and final project.

Course number: PRD-150
Prerequisite: n/a

As a product designer, you will be required toýhave a range of digital tools in your skillset. Ifýyou have wondered where each of these softwareýtypes start, stop, and work together throughoutýthe design process, this class will clear that up.ýýýIn this course you will take a personal project,ýor a one from another class, through aýprofessional production workflow.ýýWe will take your project from conceptualýsketches, technical drawings, 3d modeling for bothý3D printing and manufacturing and forýrendering/animation, to product visualizationý(images and animations.)ýýThis class requires no prior knowledge of theýprograms used and will spend time on both theýapplications and file handling between eachýprogram. students will gain technical skillsýrequired throughout the product design process -ýspecifically in Rhino and KeyShot and gainýconfidence in their workflow in and between aýrange of digital tools.ýýSoftware Used: Keyshot, Rhino, Blender, SubstanceýPainter, Adobe Suite, KeyShot Plug-ins

Course number: PRD-265
Prerequisite: n/a

This course will teach product design studentsý(and those who want to produce 3D ideasýdigitally) the fundamental tools of Solidworks toýcreate objects that function with intent andýpresent the aesthetic goals of the designer.ýStudents will learn and practice using allýmethods of rapid representation available atýArtCenter (FDM, objet, starch and CNC) andýmethods of prototype creation with vendorsýoutside of ArtCenter. preferred workflow, basicýrendering and drawings will be taught to getýcomfortable with Solidworks to make simple multiýpart objects.

Course number: PRD-205
Prerequisite: n/a

Introduction to 3D CAD using leading edgeýtechnology software for product design andýdevelopment. The class simulates a typicalýindustrial design project in miniature by takingýan existing product, utilizing its functionalýcomponents, and presenting a re-defined newýproduct.

Course number: PRD-255
Prerequisite: n/a

Build upon the skills learned in 3D modeling 2 byýutilizing CAD as an essential tool throughout theýdesign process. Students will use CAD to helpýcreate internal package layouts, low fidelityýmock-ups and prototyping, high quality sketchýrenderings and a final "mock-up" ready CAD modelýwith all of the necessary part breaks,ýengineering/manufacturing considerations and aýfull set of CMF specification sheets. Studentsýwill have the flexibility to create a completelyýnew design concept or re-vamp a concept from aýprevious class or project.ý ýAlthough the focus is on consumer electronics,ýthere could be a wide variety of potentialýproducts to design such as Virtual RealityýHeadsets, Personal Mobility, Drones, MobileýDevices, Smart Wearables, Home IOT, or evenýintegrating technology into other products such asýfurniture or sports equipment.

Course number: PRD-315
Prerequisite: n/a

Required for all 3rd term Product Design students.ýConsists of a portfolio review & successful reviewýby the Dept Chair.

Course number: PRD-200
Prerequisite: n/a

This 0 credit 4th term review will take placeýtowards the end of the term. It is tied directlyýto the PRD-422 internship portfolio and reviewýprep class. Department chair and key faculty willýreview all aspects of skills shown by student inýtheir processes and projects. This will result inýa pass/no pass grade.

Course number: PRD-250
Prerequisite: n/a

Required for all 6th term Product Design students.ýConsists of a portfolio review & successful reviewýby the Dept Chair.

Course number: PRD-350
Prerequisite: n/a

Required for all 7th term Product Design students.ýConsists of a portfolio review & successful reviewýby the Dept Chair.

Course number: PRD-400
Prerequisite: n/a

This ACTXLAB transdisciplinary design studio isýunique among design classes, focusing on creatingývisionary innovations that fostersýboundary-pushing creativity at the intersection ofýdesign, technology and strategy. Students workýcollaboratively in transdisciplinary teams toýconduct systematic, interdisciplinary and holisticýstudy of social and technological advancement, andýother environmental trends, for the purpose ofýexploring visionary, unlimited opportunities for aýbrighter and more sustainable future. The teamsýthen proceed to design and develop innovativeýproducts, services and multi-touchpoint userýexperiences with final working prototypes. In aýnutshell, the TDS engages in a start-to-finish,ýcomprehensive research, design development/DFMýprocess. ACTXLAB projects shall significantlyýenhance students' chances of getting internshipsýor jobs from big tech companies, promisingýstartups, leading consultancies and influentialýglobal brands.

Course number: TDS-324B
Prerequisite: n/a

Asus is back! ROG! ArtCenter's success with lastýyear's Asus' ProArt Sponsored project has enabledýa new opportunity in GAMING!ý ýGaming culture isn't developing on its own, butýstarting to blend with subcultures like pop,ýstreet, and EDM. Underground movements areýmorphing together to inspire new gaming solutions.ýAsus ROG needs your expertise! Here is what weýwill endeavor:ýLaptop: Asus ROG wants us to develop innovativeýshort animations for their G14 Laptop AniMe Matrixýtechnology - which means we will be designing coolýanimations users can display on their laptop. Ourýcreations will be featured on ROG's Social Mediaýplatforms with cash rewards and rewards! (Noýanimation experience necessary! Really!)ýAccessories: Asus ROG wants us to develop a lineýof next generation / future accessories forýgamers. Propose ideas for new markets, newýtechnologies, better ergonomics / performance,ýetc!ýStudents will have a chance to work individuallyýAND on a team and the course is open to allýstudents beyond Term 5. Resume, portfolio link orýexamples of work required with signup.ýThe course is open to students above 5th Term.

Course number: TDS-371A
Prerequisite: n/a

In this class students will design and make a lineýof accessories for one of the following brands:ýHay (Denmark) - Danese (Italy) - Muji (Japan).ýResearch will lead to understand the brandýidentity/values and their target, as well asýunderstanding the current market trends.ýThe design will include a range of small,ýfunctional objects - 3 to 5 objects, selected fromýa curated list - which fits the brand identity andýconsiders the company's manufacturing techniques,ýas well their use of materials.ýThis range will respond to a specific, targetedýneed, while reflecting its designer's approach.ýThe final products will be in real scale,using theýactual materials and colors .

Course number: PRD-377
Prerequisite: n/a

A complete walk through of the entire AdobeýSubstance 3D ecosystem. This class will focus onýhow to create materials and models; then light andýrender those assets. The class will focus on aýwide range of objects, and will be open to anyýmajor who wants to learn digital material creationýprocesses, or the Substance tool set. We will alsoýhave guests from Adobe talk about how theseýmaterials are used at companies like Nike, EpicýGames, BMW, Zaha Hadid Architects, and many otherýcompanies & Industries.

Course number: PRD-316
Prerequisite: n/a

In this course we will focus on teaching theýstrategic business side of Color, Material andýFinish design. Once in a production studio a CMFýDesigner will have to understand and use manyýtraditional business techniques to integrationýtheir designs into business.

Course number: TDS-393C
Prerequisite: n/a

This Class will focus on expanding the consumerýexperience factor, through deep evaluation of 360ýdegree design thinking and extensiveýbest-in-class sustaintability practices. Ourýgoal will be to push beyond currentýsustainability norms and develop new solutionsýfor consumer categories, by using examples fromýthe sustainable package world and applying themýin new ways. The resulting projects will give newýmeaning to the way we think about sustainabilityýand give you powerful tools for the future:ýProduct and company line evaluationýDeep research phaseýSWOT AnalysisýBrand Positioning and Strategy developmentýDeep Sustainability research and evaluationýRetail Venues evaluation & developmentýRapid Prototyping and Modelling

Course number: PRD-362
Prerequisite: n/a

For students with advanced sewing skills who haveýtaken Sewing Lab. Students may explore new ideasýor expand on existing ideas to create themedýprojects such as: soft goods collections,ýperformance costume, fashion, custom textileýapplications, or fine art soft installations. Getýhelp with apparel and soft goods projects forýother courses. You choose your project. Come toýthe first class with a proposal and sketches ofýyour idea. Complete one or more projects duringýthe semester.

Course number: PRD-475
Prerequisite: n/a

Exploring the future of the digital and physicalýexperience of Alienware (a subsidiary brand ofýDell Computers). Students will research trends inýgaming hard ware needs and digital interface.ýProduct offerings will include hard goods andýopportunities for interaction softwareýintegration, but not limited to those features.ýThe goal is to inspire the client into what theýfuture could look like for complete experienceýintegration. Students must be 5th term or higher.ýClass is by petition.

Course number: TDS-324C
Prerequisite: n/a

In this course students will explore conceptýdesign for contemporary and fantasy apparel,ýaccessories or costume. Topics covered:ýresearching trends and influences, researchýmethods for historic costume, illustratingýhistoric and contemporary clothing, fabric andýmaterials, visual storytelling andýcharacter/customer development.ýýProjects will involve creation of a historicýcostume and accessories resource book, weeklyýdrawing sessions focusing on historic costume withýa live model, and concept design projects. Classýsessions will include project critiques,ýinstructor demonstrations and costume modelýdrawing. Design projects will focus on creativeýproblem solving, design inspiration and innovationýand visual storytelling. Students may use theirýchoice of materials and methods, both manual andýdigital, to execute projects. Students interestedýin accessories, apparel, fashion, and costumeýdesign and illustration are welcome. No sewingýinvolved.

Course number: PRD-275
Prerequisite: n/a

Students will learn the basic principles ofýpatternmaking by flat pattern manipulation andýdraping on dress forms. They will create a sampleýbook of flat pattern manipulation for a variety ofýdesigns including construction of a basic sloperýand selected samples. The course will culminateýwith an Introduction to the application ofýcomputer patternmaking currently in use in theýindustry.ýPrerequisite: Sewing Lab sticker or (experiencedýsewers can test on machines)

Course number: PRD-275A
Prerequisite: n/a

In the 7-week Artful Storytelling workshop, weýexplore story structure and the mechanics ofýverbal storytelling in order to develop andýdeliver compelling project presentations. Throughýuse of the story arc, verbal and body language,ýsegues and connection, and delivery techniques,ý2nd Term product design students define theýstories within their projects, and deliver theseýstories in resonant and compelling ways.ýýThis class is supplemental to Design Process 2ý(Product) and is held weeks 7-13.

Course number: PRD-003
Prerequisite: n/a

In this course students will explore conceptýdesign and execution for a Bag Collection.ý ýTopics covered: researching trends andýinfluences, bag construction methods, fabricýexploration and materials innovation, visualýproduct storytelling and collection development.ý ýProjects will include creation of A HISTORY OFýBAG DESIGN resource book, Final Project - BagýCollection Design with one prototype required.ý ýOpen elective. Students interested inýaccessories, apparel and fashion design areýwelcome. Access to Sewing Lab equipment withýassistance from instructor.

Course number: PRD-473
Prerequisite: n/a

In this workshop led by Paul Frank, students willýexplore concept design and execution of a bag andýottoman collection based on a given theme. Topicsýcovered: working from a concept, researchingýtrends and influences, bag construction methods,ýfabric exploration and materials innovation,ývisual product storytelling, and collectionýdevelopment. Projects will include creation of aýresource book, patternmaking, and developing anýunderstanding of sewing techniques. For the finalýproject, a completed bag and ottoman design, withýone prototype of each, is required. Studentsýinterested in Illustration, graphic icons,ýaccessories, apparel, and fashion design areýwelcome. Access to Sewing Lab equipment withýassistance from instructor.

Course number: PRD-474
Prerequisite: n/a

Students will gain expert level information on theýlatest 3D printing technology and how to use FDM /ýSLA printers and Slicer programs. Explore variousýmaterials and methods. ýStudents will design a product that can only beýmade with additive manufacturing based onýadvantages and feasibilities of this productionýmethod. (Textile print, Mechanical joints, Printedýassembly,etc)ý ýStudents will have a portfolio book to showcaseýtheir learnings from the class.

Course number: PRD-316A
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is an introduction to Blender forýProduct Design as a powerful modeling tool toýbring your concepts into the 3D digital world. ýYou will follow step by step Demos to narrow downýthe vast functionality of Blender for a beginnersýapproach onto building objects with confidence.ýWe will focus on software interface, foundationalýtools, workflow, modeling from sketches and EEVEEýas our Rendering Engine for our finalývisualizations. ý ýThe final outcome from this course will give youýthe skills to build 3D objects in Blender usingýtools like Subdivide, Loop cuts, Bevels, Extrudesýand Insert Faces. Students will have a goodýoverview on setting up clean scenes with emphasisýin lighting control to create strong 2Dýpresentation images, applying Materials andýTextures, and to create simple but effectiveýanimations for a well rounded beginner's course.

Course number: PRD-210
Prerequisite: n/a

3D software has increasingly become a powerfulýconcept design tool. This introductory-levelýcourse covers the basics of Blender, a free andýopen-source 3D creation tool, with a focus onýtransportation, product design, world-building andýillustration. Weekly projects explore designýfoundations such as iconic shape, detail level,ýcontrast, and hardware modeling based on realýworld references, Blender's ideation designýprocess, and real-time rendering engine.ýPrerequisite: beginning to intermediate digitalýskills, or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor.

Course number: PRD-240
Prerequisite: n/a

This TDS course focuses on creating strategicýdesign innovation by learning a systematic brandýand design strategy toolbox. Students will learnýhow world's leading brands and start-ups createýcompelling user experience, customer-centeredývalue proposition and unrivaled brand equity, byýconnecting with target customers throughýstrategically designed multi-touchpointýexperiences. It's a start-to-finish, comprehensiveýprocess at the art and science of branding, fromýexploring macro trends, competitive landscape andýdiverse customer archetypes to create brandýstrategy, culture, identity, multi-touchpointýdesign, and customer experience.ýTrans-disciplinary students will work on team orýindividual projects for selected existing brandsýor creating new brands targeting specificýarchetypes.

Course number: TDS-392C
Prerequisite: n/a

How business affects and is affected by CMF. Weýwill discuss Industrial Design as it relates toýbusinesses and their customers, negotiation withývendors, Intellectual property. How to engage withýMakers, customers. Managing info flow, alignmentýwith internal management and outside vendors.ýStudents will receive instruction on Copyright,ýTrademark and Patent as well as publicity andýprivacy rights, non-disclosure agreements andýobligations and overview of contracts and dealýmemos/term sheets.

Course number: HSAP-814B
Prerequisite: n/a

Hands-on and theoretical material understandingýand creation. We will cover the history,ýproperties and strategies of materials applied toýproducts. Students will cover topics on mechanicalýproperties, optical properties, thermal/electricalýproperties and material selection strategies.

Course number: HSAP-814A
Prerequisite: n/a

Use Adobe Substance to create digital materials,ýcolors and surfaces in the metaverse.

Course number: PRD-814A
Prerequisite: n/a

Create real-world CMF for athletic footwear andýapparel.

Course number: PRD-814B
Prerequisite: n/a

Combine real-world and metaverse CMF for anýautomotive brand.

Course number: PRD-814C
Prerequisite: n/a

This 0 credit course is required prior toýenrolling in the Product Capstone Studio. Thisýworkshop style course will prepare students forýtheir Capstone Studio and will help students thinkýthrough their final term strategy. Students willýidentify their individual goals in a definedýopportunity space that will allow them to showcaseýtheir design skills and processes. Students willýbe required to select an appropriate opportunityýspace, develop a high level research plan andýproject schedule in order to pass this course andýenroll in the Capstone Studio.

Course number: PRD-450
Prerequisite: n/a

The course explores the dynamic interplay betweenýarchitecture, interior design, graphic design, andýproduct design. Students will engage with variousýceramics design strategies, ranging fromýtraditional hand-based methods to cutting-edgeýmanufacturing techniques. A vital aspect of theýcourse is researching "Jugaad," which involvesýfrugal and sustainable fabrication methods. Thisýincludes studying various modes of development andýstylistic integrations in a modern society with aýtraditional cultural background. Additionally, theýcourse delves into the rich history of Thaiýculture, emphasizing its contributions toýsustainable design. A particular focus is given toýThai cuisine, both traditional and contemporary,ýto design tableware.ý ýThe expected outcomes are diverse, including wallýtiles, vessels, and objects that serve dualýpurposes and act as both intermittently. Studentsýare encouraged to apply their observations andýlearnings from Thailand to create ceramicýtableware and interior fixtures suitable for aýrestaurant setting. The course emphasizesýapproaching everyday objects in unconventionalýways and learning to effectively communicateýdesign ideas to manufacturers, retailers, andýconsumers through use-case scenarios.

Course number: SAP-888
Prerequisite: n/a

ACCD Community ProgramýConnecting ACCD to Black & Minority OwnedýBusinesses in Los Angeles Communities.ýýA transdisciplinary course that utilizes brand &ýproduct strategy, brand identity, product design &ýenvironmental design services to help inýstrengthening Black & Minority Owned Businesses inýLos Angeles Communities.ýThis course will be managed on the model of aýdesign consultancy; pulling together necessaryýtalent to create a team for each client to provideýsuccessful solutions and execute on deliverables.ýStudents will work directly with real brands,ýclients, needs and deliverables, with immediateýdesign implementation & results.

Course number: TDS-448
Prerequisite: n/a

This class will teach students a strategicýapproach to creativity that will stimulate,ýencourage and liberate their own creativeýpotential. Through in-class exercises, they willýlearn how to break patterns, reframe problems andýapply new conceptual thinking into their work. Theýhomework assignments are designed to explore theýtheoretical components of creativity further andýto discover their individual uncharteredýterritories for new methods of problem solving.ýWith the use of cross disciplinary evaluationýtechniques students will better understand theirýown learning process and be able to apply them toýexpand their range of creative thinking skills.

Course number: TDS-449
Prerequisite: n/a

This class will teach students a strategicýapproach to creativity that will stimulate,ýencourage and liberate their own creativeýpotential. Through in-class exercises, they willýlearn how to break patterns, reframe problems andýapply new conceptual thinking into their work. Theýhomework assignments are designed to explore theýtheoretical components of creativity further andýto discover their individual uncharteredýterritories for new methods of problem solving.ýWith the use of cross disciplinary evaluationýtechniques students will better understand theirýown learning process and be able to apply them toýexpand their range of creative thinking skills.

Course number: PRD-249
Prerequisite: n/a

In this course a select group of students willýexperience Japanese culture and craft through aýtrip to Kyoto, a city as rich in it's history andýtradition as it is forward thinking. Hereýstudents will participate in a series of hands-onýworkshops, lectures, and outings in cooperationýwith Seika University. Upon returning toýArtCenter, the students will use their newfoundýknowledge and insight to reexamine SouthernýCalifornian design.ýýAs a hybrid of Surface and Product Design,ýstudents will develop both a design pattern andýhome good product, with the unique opportunity toýdevelop pattern and product side by side. Theyýwill also learn the history and tradition ofýtextile design, and product developmentýtechniques with an eye towards culturalýsensitivity and expression.

Course number: TDS-803
Prerequisite: n/a

In this course, we will dissect your designýprocess to uncover what exactly led to successfulýoutcomes in your past work, as well as what led toýperceived failures. We will apply insights gainedýto create a map that outlines how you work best.ýThe primary outcome of Design Autopsy is toýestablish YOUR method of working, with a set ofýpreferred design tools, that will allow you toýapproach any future brief with the confidence thatýyour specific process will take you from start toýfinish, successfully.

Course number: PRD-217
Prerequisite: n/a

The first of four advanced product designýsections; this class will expose students to theýcomplete design process from concept to productionýwith an emphasis on brand.

Course number: PRD-309
Prerequisite: n/a

Design Lab 2 / Sustainability Design is anýadvanced level product design course that willýbuild upon the key concepts of sustainability,ýprinciples of ecology, circular economy, andýenvironmental life cycle assessment (LCA)ýintroduced in DfS1 and prior design studios.ýStudents will consider relevant environmental,ýsocial and economic factors, and applyýcomprehensive research and experimentation to theýdesign of a product/service and/or system.ýStudents will draw from their existing knowledgeýof the topic (of sustainability) along with theirýabilities to use the design process and creativeýmethodologies to develop desirable, viable,ýfeasible and ethical solutions that incorporateýand reflect the sustainable focus of this course.ýStudents will be expected to make informedýdecisions during the design process and presentýtheir solutions using professional and relevantýtopic terminology.

Course number: PRD-359
Prerequisite: n/a

Design Lab 3 / Design for Production is second ofýthree advanced product design courses. This courseýwill engage students in the complete designýprocess from concept to production with anýemphasis on product development for massýproduction. Students will take their designýprocess to a level where the product(s) can beýmanufacturable/producible, fit inside a businessýeco-system and have a go to market strategyý(outline of a basic business plan and a brandingýstrategy) for a near future launch. Course willýprepare students to be able to control designýintent and ability to professionally communicateýwith vendors, engineers and factories through theýcreation of a final tech pack and/or style guide.

Course number: PRD-409
Prerequisite: n/a

DESIGN LIVE is a 14 week course offered once aýyear and is open to all majors who are 5th termýand up. The course culminates in a multi-mediaýSHOW Friday evening of Week 13. Follow up theýshow with a reception and display of projects forýthe audience to see in more depth. The courseýfocuses on the final presentation product,ýcollection, or applicaion to a professionalýaudience.ýýProjects Topics Options: accessories, bags,ýshoes, jewelry, headwear, sport or fashionýapparel, costume, style and trends, surface andýtextile design. Students should have a projectýconcept and materials research in progress byýWeek 1 of the course. Students will make a 2-3ýminute visual presentation focusing on theirýdesign process, materials development, and finalýsample. Students may utilize the 3-dimensionalýspace of a stage to enhance the entertainmentývalue of their presentation. One prototypeýminimum required, however students may createýmore pieces for a collection. Students mayýoutsource their projects or create their own. ýEnrollment in Sewing Lab is recommended.

Course number: PRD-478
Prerequisite: n/a

This course combines physical and digital toolsýand methods for creation of wearable concepts orýproduct lines. The course will also use physicalýand digital tools and methods for a creativeýpresentation experience of the same wearableýproduct line. Students will design a wearablesýcollection of their choice: accessories, bags,ýshoes, or other worn apparel. Students may use TheýSewing Lab or make use of outside sample makersýand fabricators to assist them in completing theirýcollection samples. The collections created inýthis course will be presented at the end of theýsemester in a final showcase presentation to theýgeneral ArtCenter family, industry contacts,ýsponsors and press. Designed for advancedýstudents. Open to all majors Prerequisite: SewingýLab.

Course number: PRD-261A
Prerequisite: n/a

An immersive course in developing productýsolutions for the disabled. This class is aýcollaboration between ArtCenter, Caltech and theýRancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center.ýStudents will partner with mechanical engineersýunder the guidance of trained professionals inýoccupational, physical and cognitive therapy.ýStudents will identify opportunities throughýresearch, observation and interviews to identifyýcompelling challenges to solve for. Withinýmultidisciplinary teams, concepts and prototypesýwill be built and tested. Final solutions will beýsubmitted for national recognition andýevaluation.ýýIn collaboration with Cal Tech's E/ME/MedE 105A, ýýDesign for Freedom from Disability.

Course number: PRD-416
Prerequisite: n/a

A hands-on course in helping solve some of ourýmost intimate and challenging health and wellnessýchallenges. Students will work to solve existingýchallenges identified by professional partnersýand utlize 3D prototyping to build, test andýdeploy solutions. This course will requireýstudents to make working prototypes - mechanicalýor digital.

Course number: PRD-418
Prerequisite: n/a

Cal Tech course via exchange program

Course number: CAL-D105
Prerequisite: n/a

Designing Democracy: The Future of CivicýEngagementýýThis research-led TDS will challenge students toýexplore the past, present, and future ofýdemocratic participation and civic engagement.ýStudents will learn about how the landscape of USýelections has changed over time, including theýhistory of voting rights, civil rights, mediaýrepresentation and power. In partnership withýCommon Cause, a citizen lobbying group devoted toýmaking government more ethical and accountable,ýstudents will participate in local canvassingýactivities and citizen ethnography. Withýknowledge partners from across the politicalýspectrum, we will envision the role design canýplay in the election process and build frameworksýand strategies for the future. Creative projectsýwill invite public engagement in the politicalýprocess through the creation of campaigns,ýcollateral, systems, experiences, spaces (andýmore!) aimed at increasing voter participation inýand beyond California.

Course number: TDS-394
Prerequisite: n/a

Design entrepreneurs can now start companies inýtheir garages, the way tech entrepreneurs do,ýhelped by 3D printing and low startup costs.ýEntrepreneurship Bootcamp is an advancedýcross-disciplinary entrepreneurship course thatýasks designers to become CEOs for the term, byýbuilding a company around an existing idea theyýbring to class. During the course, their initialýproduct changes and pivots, requiring theýstudents to develop a prototype based on realýworld data that comes from other classýdeliverables such as costing and financials, asýwell as market and mentor feedback. The resultingýpackage (brand identity, pitch deck, website, andýMinimum Viable Product, backed by financials)ýallows students to pitch real investors forýcapital, and helps them decide if this company isý"the one" they want to commit to and marry forýthe next 5 years. The class draws on all of ArtýCenter's top notch resources: at least mid-levelýstudio skill set, all applicable Art Center labs,ýin-house Art Center Advisors, and externalýbusiness coaches, in an "all hands on deck"ýenvironment.

Course number: PRD-358
Prerequisite: n/a

PasX will be a two week intensive deep dive into aýprescribed athletic brand. Covering research,ýbrand analysis, and future line expansionýopportunities. Students will create prototypes andýtech packs for their final presentation.

Course number: PRD-813A
Prerequisite: n/a

PasX will be a two week intensive deep dive into aýprescribed athletic brand. Covering research,ýbrand analysis, and future line expansionýopportunities. Students will create prototypes andýtech packs for their final presentation.

Course number: PRD-813B
Prerequisite: n/a

PasX will be a two week intensive deep dive into aýprescribed athletic brand. Covering research,ýbrand analysis, and future line expansionýopportunities. Students will create prototypes andýtech packs for their final presentation.

Course number: PRD-813C
Prerequisite: n/a

Through hands on learning of local manufacturingýand supply chains, students will learn about localýfactory production, sustainable materials, ethicalýwork facilities, quality end product toýeliminating overseas transportation and what thatýmeans in terms of sustainability and the lifeýcycle analysis. Students will get an insight intoýdomestic manufacturing. Students in this classýwill design and build their own product to pitchýto the manufacturer, this includes pattern making,ýsewing, cutting, elasting, assembly, etc. Studentsýwill also tour a real local factory and productionýand get eyes on the ground, while alsoýexperiencing what ethical manufacturing is. Thisýcourse is a real world manufacturing andýsustainability lab to learn and experience what itýtakes to make a product and the benefits ofýlocally hand crafted to automation. Students willýgo through the steps required to make a product,ýas well as strategies to consider for any wasteýleft from manufacturing such as cut waste andýproducts that can be made from that, creating aýclosed loop solution. This is part ofýunderstanding the whole supply chain andýmanufacturing and the advantages of domestic localýmanufacturing. Deliverables consist of: thematicýmini-assignments (both theoretical and physical),ýresearch on sustainable materials, end to endýsupply chains, local production processes and aýproduct or line proposal (shoes, apparel,ýaccessory). Familiarity with shop tools, 3Dýprinting, laser cutter and CAD is preferred.

Course number: PRD-368
Prerequisite: n/a

The course will focus on designing contemporaryýfurniture products for the mass market. Studentsýwill be challenged to consider furniture asýproduct design in the context of home, office andýpublic spaces. The class will be introduced toýglobal human factors and legal issues (patents,ýlicensing) critical to the development of suchýproducts.ýýThe class includes research, ideation, design,ýmarketing and production considerations ofýfurniture aimed at addressing the needs ofýmass-market consumers. The constraints placed onýthe students' work will include concerns forýreturn on investment (ROI) and the potential forýline extensions over time.

Course number: PRD-318
Prerequisite: n/a

Draw from live fashion models and design aýfashion collection. Class projects will involveýdesigning, draping, styling, and drawing fromýlive fashion models. Class drawing sessions willýcover fashion proportion and fashion gestureýdrawing. Projects will also explore manual andýdigital fashion illustration methods. Atýmid-term students may bring their own laptops andýdraw direct from the model. The Final Projectýwill be to create illustrated designs for anýapparel collection. The focus will be onýcollection development with an introduction toýfashion trend research and its use for theýdevelopment of forward thinking design. Noýsewing involved. Students may use this class toýprepare for Design Runway. Open to all majors.

Course number: PRD-375
Prerequisite: n/a

Explore, design, sketch, and make. The focus willýbe on the development process for innovativeýwearables design, with an introduction to trendýresearch and its use for the development ofýforward-thinking design. Students will exploreýdraping techniques, quick figure sketching, manualýand digital textile design and illustration.ýStudents will be able to make experimentalýprototypes in the Sewing Lab. The course willýculminate with a full term project with processýbook of wearable designs of the student's choice. ýPrerequisite: Sewing Lab sticker required:(SewingýLab course or test on machines for experiencedýsewers.)

Course number: PRD-272
Prerequisite: n/a

Home decoration is where many bring fanciness intoýtheir lives, but options for cat lovers areýlimited. Fancy Feast wants to deliver exceptionalýexperiences beyond taste. We want to enhance theýexperience surrounding our product, by creatingýthe Fancy Home.

Course number: TDS-361B
Prerequisite: n/a

This studio will explore how we should/couldýtransport ourselves and/or others from one pointýto another in an efficient and innovative mannerýwhile also considering the cost to the planet &ýourselves be it for practical means orýentertainment. Students will begin withýproducing individual proposals that will thenýlead to arriving at new definitions of mobilityýsupported by concise research, user scenarios,ýwhy, what purpose, where, how, what is tasked,ýwhat is taxed, etc.ýBased on a clear statement of intent designs willýpursued through varying stages to a presentableýform dependent on the complexity of the problem. ýThe goal will be to improve our means of gettingýaround while reducing the cost & affect of doingýso. Projects resulting from this course willýhave an opportunity to enter the 2016 MichelinýDesign Challenge: Mobility for All: Designingýfor the Next Frontier.

Course number: PRD-431
Prerequisite: n/a

"This brand sponsored, footwear industry,ýstudy-away intensive has two main components: ý(1) three successive 2-week footwear designýassignments targeting Nike, Adidas andýUnderArmour and (2) two 1-week business coursesýat Portland State University Business School withýtheir students. ý1. Each 2-week design project will have recentýACCD alumni from these three footwear brandsýreviewing the students' work each evening leadingýto final presentations for each brand.ý2. The two business courses at PSU are part ofýPSU's summer Athletic & Outdoor program that willýexpose our students to footwear businessýpractices and interaction with footwear businessýstudents and guest lecturers from the footwearýbusiness outside of design. The courses willýcover business competitive dynamics and productýbriefing. The PSU product briefing course Iýteach will have the students from both programsýcooperate on a footwear product brief andýresultant product ideation."

Course number: HSAP-804A
Prerequisite: n/a

"This brand sponsored, footwear industry,ýstudy-away intensive has two main components: ý(1) three successive 2-week footwear designýassignments targeting Nike, Adidas andýUnderArmour and (2) two 1-week business coursesýat Portland State University Business School withýtheir students. ý1. Each 2-week design project will have recentýACCD alumni from these three footwear brandsýreviewing the students' work each evening leadingýto final presentations for each brand.ý2. The two business courses at PSU are part ofýPSU's summer Athletic & Outdoor program that willýexpose our students to footwear businessýpractices and interaction with footwear businessýstudents and guest lecturers from the footwearýbusiness outside of design. The courses willýcover business competitive dynamics and productýbriefing. The PSU product briefing course Iýteach will have the students from both programsýcooperate on a footwear product brief andýresultant product ideation."

Course number: HSAP-804B
Prerequisite: n/a

"This brand sponsored, footwear industry,ýstudy-away intensive has two main components: ý(1) three successive 2-week footwear designýassignments targeting Nike, Adidas andýUnderArmour and (2) two 1-week business coursesýat Portland State University Business School withýtheir students. ý1. Each 2-week design project will have recentýACCD alumni from these three footwear brandsýreviewing the students' work each evening leadingýto final presentations for each brand.ý2. The two business courses at PSU are part ofýPSU's summer Athletic & Outdoor program that willýexpose our students to footwear businessýpractices and interaction with footwear businessýstudents and guest lecturers from the footwearýbusiness outside of design. The courses willýcover business competitive dynamics and productýbriefing. The PSU product briefing course Iýteach will have the students from both programsýcooperate on a footwear product brief andýresultant product ideation."

Course number: PRD-804A
Prerequisite: n/a

"This brand sponsored, footwear industry,ýstudy-away intensive has two main components: ý(1) three successive 2-week footwear designýassignments targeting Nike, Adidas andýUnderArmour and (2) two 1-week business coursesýat Portland State University Business School withýtheir students. ý1. Each 2-week design project will have recentýACCD alumni from these three footwear brandsýreviewing the students' work each evening leadingýto final presentations for each brand.ý2. The two business courses at PSU are part ofýPSU's summer Athletic & Outdoor program that willýexpose our students to footwear businessýpractices and interaction with footwear businessýstudents and guest lecturers from the footwearýbusiness outside of design. The courses willýcover business competitive dynamics and productýbriefing. The PSU product briefing course Iýteach will have the students from both programsýcooperate on a footwear product brief andýresultant product ideation."

Course number: PRD-804B
Prerequisite: n/a

"This brand sponsored, footwear industry,ýstudy-away intensive has two main components: ý(1) three successive 2-week footwear designýassignments targeting Nike, Adidas andýUnderArmour and (2) two 1-week business coursesýat Portland State University Business School withýtheir students. ý1. Each 2-week design project will have recentýACCD alumni from these three footwear brandsýreviewing the students' work each evening leadingýto final presentations for each brand.ý2. The two business courses at PSU are part ofýPSU's summer Athletic & Outdoor program that willýexpose our students to footwear businessýpractices and interaction with footwear businessýstudents and guest lecturers from the footwearýbusiness outside of design. The courses willýcover business competitive dynamics and productýbriefing. The PSU product briefing course Iýteach will have the students from both programsýcooperate on a footwear product brief andýresultant product ideation."

Course number: PRD-804C
Prerequisite: n/a

Footwear Prototype Process 2, teaches students theýknowledge and skill sets to design and produce aýhigh fidelity prototype that displays the designýconcept. Students learn industry best practicesýfor designing and prototyping footwear by goingýthrough the complete design process of; research,ýassessing benchmark products, ideation andýexploration drawings, rapid study models, internalýassembly design, material and color selection, andýwill develop orthographic control documentation. ýThis is a hands-on design and build studio wereýstudents use traditional and advancedýmanufacturing techniques will provide them with aýstrong foundation for future FW studios. By theýend of the course students will present aýhigh-fidelity prototype, CMF board, controlýdocuments and process book.

Course number: PRD-177
Prerequisite: n/a

Design should enhance the lives of those who useýit; through function and through form. Throughý research and prototyping, we can improve ourýunderstanding of necessary product functions andýuser interactions. Through practiced perception,ýwe can improve the shape and feeling of products,ýimbuing them with meaning beyond their physicalýboundaries.ýýLearn to hone your sensitivity to form, along withýyour ability to tell a story that defines andý justifies its reason for existing. Balance theýtrade offs between the sculptural and the massýmanufactured. Develop a renewed sensitivity toýdetail. Boxes with filleted edges are an automaticýfail.

Course number: PRD-207
Prerequisite: n/a

The Formula E (elastic) Challenge is a 13 weekýlong project in which student teams design remoteýcontrolled race vehicles powered by 16 feet ofýrubber band. The class is held during the summerýterm and teams compete in a series of race eventsýincluding a handling course, a drag race, a hillýclimb, a beauty contest, and best in show. Thisýyear, the project will provide an opportunity forýArtCenter undergrad students to join theýcompetition along with teams from Grad ID,ýPasadena City College, winning teams from FormulaýE-China, and Sacramento State Univerisity, amongýothers.ýýThe project is designed to teach lessons inýstrategy, product development, science,ýengineering, design fabrication, branding andýevent planning. Students also learn aboutýcompetition, working in teams, setting goals, andýimplementing plans that meet them. The vehiclesýare design and created through an iterativeýprocess with the latest computer design and rapidýprototyping tools with advanced materials andýmechanisms. Race vehicles rapidly accelerate themýto speeds over 25mph.

Course number: PRD-428
Prerequisite: n/a

The rapid intertwining of biology, autonomousýsystems, visualization, and rapid prototyping isýchallenging the traditional view of a productýdesign process. This course aims to enableýstudent-directed research and experimentationýwithin the topical framework of Biodesign,ýExtended Intelligence, Extended Reality, andýManufacturing Futures. These four key technologyýareas are driving new industry processes whichýprofessional designers have yet to define. In thisýclass, each student will determine a researchýdirection, investigate, and document findings ofýtheir own methodology, tools and discoveriesýthroughout their exploratory process.

Course number: PRD-257
Prerequisite: n/a

Students across disciplines are invited to exploreý"The Future of Creative Workflow" using ASUSýProArt. They will be asked to define pain pointsýusing tools from the ProArt product line, developýnew products and services to help the creativeýworkflow and enhance collaboration, use visualýstorytelling to help build brand awareness, andýprepare new product line for simulated consumerýlaunch event.

Course number: TDS-455
Prerequisite: n/a

This TDS will explore the "Future of Sports" inýBerlin - a city that has a significant history inýsporting events and a culture that continuallyýredefines what sport means to its individuals andýthe community. The project will be sponsored byýAdidas and Canyon Bikes with potential otherýsponsors. Topics to be explored include: futureýconcepts in footwear, apparel, equipment, brandedýevents and retail, digital interaction, etc. thatýwill redefine the future performance andýparticipation in sports. The project willýleverage the immersion into the Berlin cultureýand interacting with local experts, sponsors andýdesigners.ýýAvailable to fifth term and above students byýapplication.ýýExperience working in trans-disciplinary teams. ýGerman language course provided by 3rd partyýinLingua.

Course number: HHUM-802A
Prerequisite: n/a

This TDS will explore the "Future of Sports" inýBerlin - a city that has a significant history inýsporting events and a culture that continuallyýredefines what sport means to its individuals andýthe community. The project will be sponsored byýAdidas and Canyon Bikes with potential otherýsponsors. Topics to be explored include: futureýconcepts in footwear, apparel, equipment, brandedýevents and retail, digital interaction, etc. thatýwill redefine the future performance andýparticipation in sports. The project willýleverage the immersion into the Berlin cultureýand interacting with local experts, sponsors andýdesigners.ýýAvailable to fifth term and above students byýapplication.ýýExperience working in trans-disciplinary teams.

Course number: TDS-802A
Prerequisite: n/a

This TDS will explore the "Future of Sports" inýBerlin - a city that has a significant history inýsporting events and a culture that continuallyýredefines what sport means to its individuals andýthe community. The project will be sponsored byýAdidas and Canyon Bikes with potential otherýsponsors. Topics to be explored include: futureýconcepts in footwear, apparel, equipment, brandedýevents and retail, digital interaction, etc. thatýwill redefine the future performance andýparticipation in sports. The project willýleverage the immersion into the Berlin cultureýand interacting with local experts, sponsors andýdesigners.ýýAvailable to fifth term and above students byýapplication.ýýExperience working in trans-disciplinary teams.

Course number: TDS-802B
Prerequisite: n/a

This TDS will explore the "Future of Sports" inýBerlin - a city that has a significant history inýsporting events and a culture that continuallyýredefines what sport means to its individuals andýthe community. The project will be sponsored byýAdidas and Canyon Bikes with potential otherýsponsors. Topics to be explored include: futureýconcepts in footwear, apparel, equipment, brandedýevents and retail, digital interaction, etc. thatýwill redefine the future performance andýparticipation in sports. The project willýleverage the immersion into the Berlin cultureýand interacting with local experts, sponsors andýdesigners.ýýAvailable to fifth term and above students byýapplication.ýýExperience working in trans-disciplinary teams.

Course number: TDS-802C
Prerequisite: n/a

This TDS will explore the "Future of Sports" inýBerlin - a city that has a significant history inýsporting events and a culture that continuallyýredefines what sport means to its individuals andýthe community. The project will be sponsored byýAdidas and Canyon Bikes with potential otherýsponsors. Topics to be explored include: futureýconcepts in footwear, apparel, equipment, brandedýevents and retail, digital interaction, etc. thatýwill redefine the future performance andýparticipation in sports. The project willýleverage the immersion into the Berlin cultureýand interacting with local experts, sponsors andýdesigners.ýýAvailable to fifth term and above students byýapplication.ýýExperience working in trans-disciplinary teams.

Course number: TDS-802D
Prerequisite: n/a

This TDS will explore the "Future of Sports" inýBerlin - a city that has a significant history inýsporting events and a culture that continuallyýredefines what sport means to its individuals andýthe community. The project will be sponsored byýAdidas and Canyon Bikes with potential otherýsponsors. Topics to be explored include: futureýconcepts in footwear, apparel, equipment, brandedýevents and retail, digital interaction, etc. thatýwill redefine the future performance andýparticipation in sports. The project willýleverage the immersion into the Berlin cultureýand interacting with local experts, sponsors andýdesigners.ýýAvailable to fifth term and above students byýapplication.ýýExperience working in trans-disciplinary teams.ýImmersion into the unique Berlin culture toýinspire project direction. Conceptualýdevelopment of future-forward vision-castingýideas. Interacting with professionals fromýsponsoring organizations.

Course number: HSOC-802A
Prerequisite: n/a

We explore and envision what alternative futuresýmight look in the capacity as creativeýprofessionals and social influencers, ecologicalýactivists and technology disruptors that mayýtrigger new paradigm shift. We will studyýcross-impact trends, research studies, scienceýfiction and more that shape the futures. Ratherýthan merely theorizing various futures, thisýcourse will prepare students in hands-on methodsýof future studies, creative exercise, speculativeýdesign and designing preferable futures.

Course number: TDS-370A
Prerequisite: n/a

The 8th grad assessment and term review is a finalýreview of student work by the department, buildingýupon previous term reviews. Evaluation of studentýportfolios allows the department to assess itselfýin its effectiveness at teaching students. Thisýrequired review is a 0 credit class that studentsýneed, to complete their degree audit and graduate.ýStudents will submit existing work as evidence ofýlearning outcomes across the curriculum.

Course number: PRD-485
Prerequisite: n/a

Gravity Sketch and lululemon athletica areýco-sponsoring a TDS for Summer Term 2023. Aýselected group of interdisciplinary students willýcreate focused, sustainable footwear, packagingýand communication systems using Gravity Sketch forýlululemon footwear. This is an opportunity to workýwith the teams from two international brands toýenvision the use of digital tools to create andýexplore LCA (life cycle assessment) sustainabilityýopportunities; the deliverables ranging from theýproduct to the films, packaging, graphics and CMF.ýEverything the consumer touches and feels.ýGravity Sketch software experience will beýhelpful, but not required, for any major since youýwill learn it in this project. Team presentationsýand deliverables will be made to sponsor designýteams and executives in the VR environment. Ifýyou've not yet worked closely with professionalýdesign teams in a class, this is your opportunity.ýExperience in footwear design not required. Thisýclass is by petition.

Course number: TDS-335C
Prerequisite: n/a

Gravity Sketch for Designers will focus on digitalýfootwear creation, digital material development,ýrendering and presentation storytelling. Primarilyýfocused on Gravity Sketch, this course will alsoýcover the basics of Substance a material authoringýsuite, and Keyshot for rendering. Experimentationýacross digital platforms will be pushed to exploreýa new way of creation and presentations.

Course number: PRD-258
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: PRD-976
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is a foundational course thatýencompasses the importance of understanding formsýin 2D, being able to translate, then executeýforms in various 3D formats with accuracy andýconsistency in proportion, surfacing, and detail.ýThroughout the term we will proceed with aýmethodical approach in emphasizingýcharacteristics and technicalities of shapes andýforms through analytical thinking, sketching, andýmodeling.

Course number: PRD-104
Prerequisite: n/a

ID Graphics teaches baseline competency in areasýof Graphic Design including typography, creating aýlogotype for a product/brand, and layout with typeýand image. Projects are suited to the long-termýneeds and graphic design insights of productýdesigners.

Course number: PRD-254
Prerequisite: n/a

Focuses on the use of creative strategies to driveýbusiness success. Integrates business and designýthrough lectures and team exercises, resulting inýa final digital design project done in teams in CTý2. Designers will each work in teams with MBAsýand will coach the MBAs in the design process andýstrategic integration.

Course number: PRD-812A
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: SAP-816
Prerequisite: n/a

This course will provide you with a solidýunderstanding of customer behaviors, and how toýinfluence those behaviors by examining a wideýrange of customer insights and market drivingýstrategies.

Course number: HSAP-812A
Prerequisite: n/a

An intensive bootcamp that will have designers andýMBA students working together to create viableýconcepts for improving INSEADs sustainableýfootprint. This course is based on the UN'sýSustainable Development Goals (SDG). Designersýwill have the opportunity to gain insights intoýthe challenges of implementing meaningful changeýin a challenging landscape. They will work onýprojects that are chosen by the teams and willýwork with a process developed by the instructor.

Course number: HSAP-812B
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: SAP-815
Prerequisite: n/a

Prior to being involved in the two Innovation byýDesign workshops, you will be in a customizedýtraining course to better prepare you for anýengagement with Executive MBA participants. ýInnovation by Design is a three and a half dayýprogramme that will help integrate design thinkingýwith business thinking. EMBA participants will beýshown how to create and support a culture ofýdesign within their organisation and at the sameýtime acquire the knowledge to put creativeýthinking into action. Students will be the designýcoaches for 2 EMBA sessions. They will be assignedýroles and responsibilities.

Course number: PRD-812C
Prerequisite: n/a

This course will look at the development andýpromise of new business models in support of theýtriple bottom line (People, Planet and Profit) Itýwill provide you with an overview of theýopportunities for designer to work closely withýother disciplines to create and support businessýmodels that will be more sustainable.

Course number: HSAP-812C
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: SAP-817
Prerequisite: n/a

IXD fundamentals bootcamp- a two week intensiveýcourse that will prepare you for the DigitalýProject in Creative Strategies Part 2. It willýinclude developing skills in Figma (prototypingýSW). the other component of this 3 credit courseýis a reading and discussion segment focused on theýLean Start-up. Students will read and discuss theýtext. The course will include a field trip to meetýwith an Lean Development team.

Course number: PRD-812B
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: SAP-814
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: SAP-813
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: SAP-812
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: SAP-811
Prerequisite: n/a

This course focuses on the information gathering,ýstudy, and analysis that product designers do toýinspire and inform themselves at the start of, andýduring, the design process.

Course number: PRD-404
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: PRD-458
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is a crash-course in taking a working,ýengineering prototype and preparing it forýmanufacturing and launch. Students will team up toýprepare solutions for manufacturable industrialýdesign, sustainable packaging, user interactioný(IxD) and brand. An immersive collaboration withýengineers and faculty mentors will prepareýstudents for real-world, entrepreneurial projectsýwith rapid development cycles.

Course number: PRD-418A
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is intended to provide students withýan understanding of how to develop interactiveýproducts that have both significant physical andývirtual aspects. Students learn how to identify aýviable concept, research that concept for marketýopportunities, identify a viable target audienceýand how they would likely utilize such a product,ýtransform that information into a usable andýcompelling interactive device design, and presentýthat design in a clear, efficient, accurate, andýcompelling manner.

Course number: PRD-317
Prerequisite: n/a

Interactive Product for Wellness challengesýstudents to design holistic experiences forýproducts that are physical / digital / virtual.ýUsing foundational principles in design, studentsýwill invent new methods and paradigms in solvingýuser challenges and goals. Explorations andýprototypes will be tested, refined and vettedýusing industry standard research methods. Finalýoutcomes will resolve ergonomic challenges, tameýcognitive complexity and be aestheticallyýcompelling. A final technical package willýdemonstrate literacy in communicatingýarchitecture, framework and cause/effect behaviorsýof products / systems to technical stakeholders.

Course number: PRD-317A
Prerequisite: n/a

The goal of this course is to help you build a webýportfolio to apply for an internship and toýprepare you for a comprehensive departmentalýgateway review. The material covered will form aýfoundation for your portfolio, which you willýcontinue to develop as you progress through theýprogram. You will present three of your bestýprojects in your portfolio website, framing eachýproject's message to illustrate your full designýthinking and decision-making process. You willýgraphically design and produce a portfolio websiteýand upload the website to the internet. You willýfocus on strengthening your written communicationýto describe your educational journey, outline yourýprofessional aspirations, and strategicallyýposition yourself as a qualified candidate for twoýdifferent internship opportunities. ýýIn the second half of the semester, yourýportfolio, as a representation of your designýwork, will be reviewed by a panel comprised of theýdepartment chair and faculty. That review willýallow the team to recommend your future classýstrategy, area of emphasis, and strengths andýareas for improvement. That review will advise onýyour 4th Term Review pass/no pass status.

Course number: PRD-422
Prerequisite: n/a

Instructor will demonstrate how to drape a muslinýof a basic woman's top with inset sleeves andýtransfer it to paper to create a flat pattern. ýTerm project involves working from commercialýpatterns of the student's choice. Students willýlearn how to adapt patterns to create new designsýand adjust for fit to specific measurements.ýStudents will need to buy their own commercialýpatterns and fabric. Access to a sewing machineýis required. Students can check out a machineýfrom the Sewing Lab for the entire term.

Course number: PRD-179
Prerequisite: n/a

Our industries are being disrupted by theýconvergence of ground breaking digital toolsý(computational design, machine learning, real timeýraytracing), exponential manufacturingýtechnologies (new methods of make, additiveýmanufacturing, 3D printing) and shifting consumerýexpectations (sustainable product made just forýme, available right now). What does all this meanýfor our creativity ? How can we leverage these newýtools and processes to create truly innovativeýproducts and experiences ? In this course, we willýexplore a number of tools that have the potentialýof transforming the way we create and bring ideasýto life.

Course number: TDS-326A
Prerequisite: n/a

This course will focus on creating digital apparelý+ accessories, developing digital patterns,ýsoft-good rendering, and visualizing digitalýpresentation. Students will mainly focus onýlearning CLO 3D and creating apparel andýaccessories in different methods/digitalýplatforms. The final goal of the class is to buildý3D objects in different programs, combine andýrender them in Keyshot.

Course number: PRD-376
Prerequisite: n/a

Intro to Fiber ArtsýýThis intensive skills-based course will introduceýyou to a range of techniques associated with fiberýarts, including the basics of crochet, knitting,ýframe-loom weaving, natural dyeing, and hand- andýmachine-sewing. Through readings and discussions,ýyou will learn how artists who work with fiberýaddress issues around process and material, asýwell as ideas around labor, value, sexualýpolitics, political activism, and consider theýever-shifting relationship between craft and art.ýIn addition to hands-on learning, there will beýclass discussions around reading materials fromýcurators, artists, and academics on variousýaspects of fiber art. Estimated cost of supplies:ý$100 (minimum). No prerequisite.

Course number: PRD-415
Prerequisite: n/a

This course combines the basics of traditionalýmethods with machine knitting and research intoýthe knitting innovation. Start off with anýintroduction knitting concepts, methods andýterminology. Using knitting machines in theýSewing Lab, students will be introduced to theýprocess of machine knitting, including cast-on andýoff, basic stitches, gauge, and tension. Studentsýbuild a foundation of knit structure and design byýcreating a notebook of knit swatches. FinalýProject involves research into knittingýinnovations, creating samples of the student'sýchoice based on their major. ýýFor students 4th term and up, all majors, noýprerequisite.

Course number: PRD-279
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is for product design students that areýfocused on strengthening their CAD modeling skillsýspecifically for soft goods and wearables. Theýsoftware package zBrush is most robust for theseýtypes of CAD models, for this class specificallyýmodels that require a more sculptural approach,ýmore robust representation and manipulation ofýcloth, flexible materials and human centeredýdesign concepts. This intro class will teach theýstudents the zBrush interface, basic modeling andýrendering features focused on product designýneeds. This includes but is not limited to:ýfootwear, clothing, soft and hard goodýaccessories. The class will cover methods toýexport files for rapid prototyping and renderingý(e.g. keyshot). Students will do severalýmini-projects with one final.

Course number: PRD-477
Prerequisite: n/a

The CMF Design course focuses on general keyýfundamental principles and processes of the useýof colors, materials, and finishes as they applyýto consumer products and consumer goods. It isýalso an overview of the different industriesýintegrating CMF Design into their innovationýprocess, the areas of expertise thatýprofessionals need to master, an overview of itsýemotional and functional context, and aýstep-by-step guide to the CMF process.

Course number: PRD-211
Prerequisite: n/a

For students Interested in wearables, soft goodsýand fashion as seen through the product designýlens. Project topics include: bags, footwear,ýfashion and functional apparel. Projects focus onýall the stages of the product design process:ýbrainstorming, trend research, market research,ýfashion/product sketching, form/materialýexperimentation, and problem solving with theýfinal goal to create a finished mock up. ýBeginners welcome. In-class discussions willýcover careers and opportunities.

Course number: PRD-178
Prerequisite: n/a

See ACN 299X for description

Course number: PRD-299X
Prerequisite: n/a

Moving Parts is a technical workshop guiding eachýstudent as they create and problem solveýmechanical movements to serve their aestheticýconcerns in their own work. By looking at someýhistorical and cultural context about the uses ofýautomata/mechanisms across history and relevantýcontemporary works, so that one will develop theirýown ideas for the unique mechanical object theyýwill create in the course. Both manual andýautomatic analog mechanisms will be addressed inýthe course so that students will have the choiceýto create either interactive objects or selfýmoving ones. Deliverables consist of: thematicýpractice based assignments (both theoretical andýphysical), a research notebook withýsketches/notes/ideas, and a final projectýconsisting of a physical working object with aýdetailed overview of the process. This course isýdesigned for beginners, but welcomed to all whoýwish to expand upon their current mechanicalýpractice.

Course number: PRD-222A
Prerequisite: n/a

This is an elective course that will help studentsýmaster rendering techniques in KeyShot to moreýeffectively communicate their designs and ideas inýa compelling and believable way. This course isýopen to all medium to advanced term levels andýmajors; previous experience or classes inýCAD/SolidWorks, photography, and product design isýa plus but not required. This course will coverýthe basics of KeyShot workflow, advancedýmaterials, textures, lighting settings,ýphotorealism and animation techniques. Projectsýwill range from recreating an image with suppliedýmodels and assets to making photoreal images andýanimations of your own 3D models in your own styleý- which you will have the opportunity to exploreýin this class. Pre-req is 3D modeling 1 or byýpermission from product design department.

Course number: PRD-308
Prerequisite: n/a

This is an elective course that will help studentsýacquire rendering techniques and skills in KeyShotýto more effectively communicate their designs andýideas in a compelling and believable way. Thisýcourse is open to all levels and majors; noýprevious KeyShot experience is required. Previousýexperience or classes in CAD/SolidWorks, andýproduct design is a plus but not required. Thisýcourse will cover the basics of KeyShot workflow,ýmaterials, textures, lighting, and KeyShotýanimation. Projects will be focused on graspingýthe functionality of all features, workflowýtechniques, and achieving photorealism. The firstý10 weeks will revolve around rendering stillýimages while the last 4 weeks will be focused onýcreating animated videos. This class will meetýonce per week for instruction and discussion onýthe class topics, in-class assignments, andýone-on-one breakout sessions. Projects will useýgiven models and assets for recreating an imageýand animation inspired by photo real images.ýStudents can also use their own CAD models if theyýso choose.

Course number: PRD-208
Prerequisite: n/a

This is an elective course that will help studentsýmaster rendering techniques in KeyShot to moreýeffectively communicate their designs and ideas inýa compelling and believable way. This course isýopen to all majors; previous experience in KeyShotýis required. Previous experience or classes inýCAD/SolidWorks, photography, and product design isýalso required, unless instructor judges CADýcompetency based on a case by case basis. Thisýcourse will cover how to optimize your KeyShotýworkflow, advanced materials, textures, andýlighting, photorealism, and animation techniques.ýThis class will dive deep into creating moreýcompelling compositions in KeyShot, advancedýmaterials, and material/texture creation. Theýfirst several weeks will be focused on improvingýskills for rendering still images (includingýPhotoshop tips), while the majority latter weeksýwill focus on animation in KeyShot - introducingýother software tools (such as Premiere, Blender,ýand iMovie). This class will meet once per weekýfor instruction and discussion on the classýtopics, in-class assignments, and one-on-oneýbreakout sessions. Projects will range fromýrecreating an image with given models and assetsýto making photo real images and animations of yourýown 3D models in your own style.

Course number: PRD-328
Prerequisite: n/a

Kidmania: Designing for playing learning andýgrowing is a TDS course that teaches studentsýabout child development and culture as applied toýthe design process. With a focus on interpretingýpsychological, sociological and anthropologicalýresearch students will learn how to applyýselected topics from the class to their own workýand create a final project and presentation onýtheir project. This course is ideal for studentsýwho want to design products, entertainmentýproperties, artwork, games, apps, environments,ýor write and illustrate books for kids. Keyýcontent covered in the class includes: Theýhistory of childhood, thought leaders, researchýmethods to use with kids, the design process,ýmaterials and safety considerations,ýdevelopmental stages, physical development,ýpsychological development, emotional development,ýsocial development, cognitive development,ýlanguage development, cultural differences,ýglobal issues, education, entertainment,ýedutainment, the generation Z experience, andýkids & consumerism. Throughout the class thereýwill be weekly lectures, readings, writing andýdesign exercises, and class discussion. Duringýthe class students will:ýý- Gather research, from texts, journals, trendýsources, and articles and choose an area ofýinterest for more in depth focus.ý- Engage in on-on-one interviews with individualsýwho are child development, children's culture andýdesigning for children expertsý- Participate in field trips to children'sýmuseums and schools where students will observeýand work with children to enhance their projects.ýý- Apply selected topics learned in the course toýa project of their choosing.

Course number: TDS-386
Prerequisite: n/a

Kidmania is a TDS course that is ideal forýstudents who want to design products,ýentertainment properties, artwork, games, apps,ýenvironments, or write and illustrate books forýkids. Students learn about child development andýculture as applied to the design process. Duringýthe class students will develop several conceptsýbased on class topics then choose an area ofýinterest for their own personal project to focusýon in depth for the final.ýýKey content covered in the class includes:ýResearch methods, the design process, branding,ýmaterials and safety, developmental stages,ýphysical development, social and emotionalýdevelopment, cognitive development, play, mediaýand technology, education, entertainment,ýedutainment, children's spaces, generation alphaýand Z experience, and kids & consumerism.ýýRequired text: Designing for Kids: Creating forýplaying, learning, and growing. Krystina Castella

Course number: TDS-386A
Prerequisite: n/a

LalaLand: This W+SG course is intended to provideýpractical knowledge of footwear and bag making inýa factory setting to students from 3rd Term andýabove. Lower term students can gain insights intoýthe production process and upper term studentsýwith previous W+SG coursework (Product 4 and/or 5)ýwill learn the application of their previousýcoursework.

Course number: PRD-378
Prerequisite: n/a

LAUNCH PREP, open to all ArtCenter Majors, is aýmid-degree studio class for aspiringýentrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, investors,ýinventors, makers, founders and strategists. Thisýcourse will align your core prototyping skills,ýstartup development tools and business expertise,ýhelping you build a repeatable formula to validateýand launch new businesses and ventures. Existingýconcepts and projects are welcome but not requiredýin this team-based, interdisciplinary experience.ýTopics covered include: tactical research,ýin-person interviews, customer discovery, marketýanalysis, financial strategy, intellectualýproperty and scale with a materials and suppliesýstipend to cover expenses.* This class will helpýyou build a practical plan with key milestones toýgrow your startup or business goals during yourýremaining terms at ArtCenter.ý ý*Stipends of up to $1,500 available per team toýcover materials and supplies for prototyping.ýApplication required. Prerequisites: oneýintro/studio entrepreneurship or business class.ýFinal projects must be scalable and focused onýsocial impact. Questions:ýRobbie.nock@artcenter.edu. REGISTRATION DEADLINEýWEEK 12.

Course number: PRD-419
Prerequisite: n/a

Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading globalýconsumer goods company with a strong portfolio ofýwell-known brands, including Paper Mate, Sharpie,ýEXPO, Elmers, Coleman, Oster, Sunbeam, FoodSaver,ýMr. Coffee, Graco, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, FirstýAlert, etc. In this studio you will focus on newýthinking around alternative materials and plasticýreplacements, the closed recycling and reuse loopýwith special emphasis on creating new alternativesýto plastics use in new product offerings byýinventing new brands or redefining existingýbrands. These companies MUST compete and disrupt /ýor grow current Newell Brands divisional areas ofýfocus.

Course number: TDS-393B
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is the foundation that providesýstudents the capability to represent theirýconcepts three dimensionally.

Course number: PRD-103
Prerequisite: n/a

MOODBOARDS AS DESIGN PROCESSýResponding to new market needs, using creativeývisual language to communicate strategy and ideas.ýýThe future calls for greater responsibility,ýcommunity and locality, the role of 'designer'ýmust evolve to address the fast-growing demands ofýglobal markets.ýýUsing mood-boards as a strategy for communication,ýstudents are asked to respond to a new set ofýneeds: re-defining and re-thinking the meaning,ýmanifestation and experience of objects andýenvironments in everyday life.ýýStudents will choose one topic and take a deepýdive into understanding the shift toward a new wayýof living, proposing innovative solutions throughýrelevancy, materiality and engagement. ýýEach mood-board will be translated both in analogýform (exploring physical representation (eg.ýmodel) / interpretation of their topic) andýdigital form (exploring a screen-basedýrepresentation of their topic).

Course number: PRD-322
Prerequisite: n/a

Students will work in The Sewing Lab and off-siteýmeetings to visit LA Arboretum and other localýgardens to gather inspiration, research, andýmaterials. Students will design and createýprojects inspired by nature. Projects can includeýproducts such as wearables, accessories, toys,ýtextile and surface design, and fiber art. Theýfinal outcome includes a process workbook ofýsketches, research, and design experiments plus 1ýor more finished objects. During class sessions,ýstudents will have access to sewing machines, andýother making methods in The Sewing Lab.Beginnersýare welcome to use the home machines during classýwith supervision. This course does not provide aýsticker for Sewing Lab equipment use during extraýlab hours. ACX students who have taken Sewing Labýin the past will be able to use the equipmentýduring Lab hours only while they are registeredýfor this course.

Course number: PRD-281
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is an exploration of both post andýpre-cinematic concepts where students will takeýprinciples that make the art of ephemeralýillusions possible and recontextualize themýthrough their own aesthetic concerns and body ofýwork. This is a hands-on practical course whereýstudents will be recreating some importantýmechanisms and devices that explore time and spaceýin order to understand the science that comesýthrough with the art. Some of the more familiarýdevices/concepts we will explore are: cameraýobscura, the zoetrope, mutoscopes,ýphantasmagorical projections, shadow puppetry,ýholography, pepper's ghost, and overall ideas ofýexpanded cinema in the contemporary world.ýýThe classes will be structured in the form of halfýlecture and half workshop investigations. Theýmidterm and final will based around your ideas ofýhow to reframe and utilize the concepts we look atýin the course. This can take the form of anýobject, installation, or performance.ýýShop access recommended. Open to all departments

Course number: PRD-223
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: PRD-306
Prerequisite: n/a

2-week 3-unit course in Portland hosted by PENSOLEýAcademy. Footwear design intensive, understandingýof process and industry, professional developmentýand networking.ý ýThe longer description on our website reads: Thisýspecial 2-week intensive is a partnership betweenýthe Product Design department and the PENSOLEýFootwear Design Academy, led by founder D'WayneýEdwards. This educational partnership reflects theýgrowing concentration of "wearables + soft goods"ýin Product Design at ArtCenter and the commitmentýto enabling students to have the most meaningfulýindustry-driven experiences as they build theirýskills. PENSOLE was created to provide studentsýwith the knowledge that is required to becomeýprofessional footwear designers. Through aýrigorous "do by learning" curriculum, students areýmentored by an instructional staff comprised ofýboth cutting-edge professional designers andýestablished footwear design leaders. Students willýbe exposed to all aspects of footwear design andýwill be taught how to develop projects from ideaýto final concept. In addition, they will receiveýtraining in time management, networking, andývisual and verbal presentation skills.

Course number: PRD-280
Prerequisite: n/a

PENSOLE is an innovative footwear design classýthat teaches students the knowledge needed toýbecome a professional footwear designer andýfutureýdesign leader through a rigorous "learn by doing"ýcurriculum. Students selected to participate inýthis unique two-week summer program [in Portland,ýOregon] will attend this single / full timeýcourseýand will focus on such industry skills asýconceptual development, design process,ýmaterials,ýinnovation, business, and branding. Everyýstudentýwill walk away from this unique PENSOLEýexperienceýwith an exceptional project they are proud of andýthat is ready to be shared with potentialýemployers, fellow designers, and the world. Theýultimate goal is to drive and influence theýfootwear industry on a global scale, throughýinnovation, while building confidence andýcreativity.ýýPre-Req: by application only, managed by KarenýHofmann, Chair, Product DesignýCo-req: none

Course number: PRD-880
Prerequisite: n/a

Participate and Learn professional designývisualization tips, techniques, and applicationýfor product design development. Projects willýfeature quick sketching tips, use of thumbnailsýand wireframes, line weights, sketching inýgradient values, user interaction sketching, andýstrategic use of perspective views, infographics,ýand overall page composition.

Course number: PRD-209
Prerequisite: n/a

This course provides a broad overview ofýessential packaging design basics, includingýmaterials, production methods, and experimentalýinvestigation.

Course number: PRD-441
Prerequisite: n/a

This elective course focuses on packaging systemsýas relevant branding mechanisms in contemporaryýconsumer packaging design and development.ýStudents will be exposed to creative conceptingýas it relates to strategic planning and thinkingýappropriate to the client?s goals and intent asýwell as the market in which the client isýpositioned. Additional emphasis will be placed onýdeveloping students ability to conduct meaningfulýresearch and analysis. Students will addressýprojects involving the revitalization of existingýbrands as well as creating a brand imageývis-224-vis a product, identity and subsequentýpackaging applications within a cogent marketingýprogram.

Course number: PRD-442
Prerequisite: n/a

PKG Design 3 focuses on one advanced packagingýsystem involving the retail consumer experienceýutilizing interactive strategies. The process andýmethodologies used to innovate and createýextensive packaging systems complete with retailýmerchandising experiences to promote the brand,ýit's product offerings and story will be key inýhow one develops, strengthens defines a marketingýand brand strategy. Through considered andýthoughtful assessment of a brands global equityýand portfolio needs, you will learn to influence,ýpersuade and sell the packaging strategy throughýadvanced audit, manufacturing, sustainability,ýevaluation & presentation techniques.ýSub-branding, Co-branding, global considerations,ýand retail systems such as end caps, counterýtops, freestanding retail and interactiveýdisplays will add to the understanding of theýcomplete packaging & branded experience.

Course number: PRD-307
Prerequisite: n/a

PKG Design 3 focuses on one advanced packagingýsystem involving the retail consumer experienceýutilizing interactive strategies. The process andýmethodologies used to innovate and createýextensive packaging systems complete with retailýmerchandising experiences to promote the brand,ýit's product offerings and story will be key inýhow one develops, strengthens defines a marketingýand brand strategy. Through considered andýthoughtful assessment of a brands global equityýand portfolio needs, you will learn to influence,ýpersuade and sell the packaging strategy throughýadvanced audit, manufacturing, sustainability,ýevaluation & presentation techniques.ýSub-branding, Co-branding, global considerations,ýand retail systems such as end caps, counterýtops, freestanding retail and interactiveýdisplays will add to the understanding of theýcomplete packaging & branded experience.

Course number: PRD-312
Prerequisite: n/a

This senior studio course will build upon theýskills from Package Design 1-3. Advanced use ofýmaterials, interactive branding andýspatial/environmental retail skills will beýimplemented. The final deliverable will beýportfolio-quality.

Course number: PRD-402
Prerequisite: n/a

This course in human athletic biomechanics isýtaught by the team at BioMechanica LLCý(biomechanica.com). Led by principals MartynýShorten Ph.D. and Simon Luthi Ph.D., student teamsýwill learn about the human mechanical attributesýof sport and apply them to projects that reimagineýfootwear and digital documentation throughýteam-generated individual projects.

Course number: HSAP-813B
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is an intensive exploration of theýathletic industry business model and the ongoingýdigital influences challenging the paradigm. ýStudent teams will analyze how products areýdeveloped, transported, marketed and sold byýcreating branded, team-generated individualýprojects and digitally driven business models.

Course number: HSAP-813A
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is designed to prepare students forýthe job search. Students will produce aýprofessional looking portfolio andýself-promotional materials, and learn essentialýcommunication skills and strategies.

Course number: PRD-454
Prerequisite: n/a

The Product Design Capstone studio is the last ofýthree advanced product design courses; In thisýcourse, students will develop a final projectýemploying the skills they have mastered to date asýwell continuing to develop skills they still need.ýThe Capstone studio is primarily a self-guidedýstudio with focus on decision making,ýcommunication, and creating products that areýfunctionally and aesthetically relevant for theýidentified customer. Students will work onýestablishing the business context and developing aýgo-to-market strategy and/or brand strategy forýtheir project. The course will require theýcreation of a final tech pack and/or style guide.ýAdvanced storytelling and narrative skills will beýtaught and mastered as well as the integration ofýsustainable design where feasible.

Course number: PRD-455
Prerequisite: n/a

Product Design 1 offers an introduction to theýdesign process from basic research through toýmock-ups. It is a foundational level design courseýfocused on developing iterative design skills forýcreativity, problem solving, and critical thinkingýprimarily through hand sketching and physicalýmodel making. This course will provide anýexperiential entry to design through hands onýmaterial exploration, Orthographic Drawings andýmaking and testing of design concepts. It willýalso touch upon resources and techniques forýresearch and analysis, as well as communicationýand presentation of design ideas using visual andýverbal tools.

Course number: PRD-151
Prerequisite: n/a

This is an introductory level product designýcourse that focuses on a single comprehensiveýindustrial design project. The project and courseýinstruction will introduce students toýproblem-solving and form development exploration,ýas they relate to "form-follows-function"ýIndustrial Design protocols. Students willýstrengthen their use of the design process andýdevelop more advanced prototyping skills to testýand prove out concepts. Instruction about andýpractice of storytelling and presentation skillsýwill be covered as well. Students are expected toýdocument their process and work throughout theýterm.

Course number: PRD-201
Prerequisite: n/a

This is an intermediate level product designýcourse that will focus on human centered designýprinciples by strengthening foundational designýskills used in professional practice to generate aýproduct/solutions that improve performance aroundýa task(s) or desired outcome. Students will learnýto utilize multiple research methods, criticalýthinking and trial and error to develop, test andýrefine product solutions. Heavy emphasis will beýon rapid prototyping and role playing testing toýfacilitate decision making. Students will compareýtheir final solutions to existing solutions inýorder to identify the benefits and advantages theyýhave developed.ýýStudents are expected to document their processýand work throughout the term.

Course number: PRD-251
Prerequisite: n/a

This is a companion Research & Design Lab that isýoffered parallel to Product Desiogn 3. This isýneeded to have a foundation in design researchýmethodologies and processes. In the later weeksýof the term, it will be an opportunity to getýhelp with design refinements, modeling, andýpresentation strategy. (0 Cr) Co-requisite:ýPRD-251

Course number: PRD-251L
Prerequisite: n/a

Product 4 / Design Innovation is an intermediateýproduct design class with a focus on innovativeýthinking, concept development and presentationýskills. Students will create a product and/orýservice design solution, employing the designýprocess, focusing on user research, market andýtrends research, sustainable concept development,ýprototyping and testing for refinement andýdeveloping basic control drawings for prototyping.ýAppropriate form and functional development, CMFý(color materials and finishes), packaging,ýsustainability strategy and control drawingýdevelopment will be covered. The finalýdeliverables include a high-quality appearanceýmodel (where appropriate), a video to explain theýconcept, control drawings or a digital frameworkýfor service applications and a deliverable thatýcommunicates the project's design process andýscope.

Course number: PRD-215
Prerequisite: n/a

Design Lab 1/ Brand Strategies is an intermediateýlevel product design course that will focus onýBrand and its critical role in product /serviceýcreation, innovation, strategy, sustainability,ýand business success. Students will learn howýsuccessful brands create compelling user-centeredýexperiences, strong value propositions and buildýbrand equity through well designed products andýservices. Students will design branded solutions,ýthat demonstrate an understanding of key brandýprinciples, using common branding methodologiesýand tools that will be taught in this course.

Course number: PRD-253
Prerequisite: n/a

Building upon the knowledge learned in Design forýSustainability I, this class will teach studentsýhow to investigate, develop and execute a specificýdesign objective that provides solutions forýsustainability. During the investigation phase,ýstudents will identify problems with currentýdesign practice and create a design statementýbased on their area of interest. Due to theýcomplexity of the subject matter, students areýencouraged (but not required) to formýtransdisciplinary teams of 2-3. Teach team willýdevelop strategies for implementing goals byýcritically analyzing entire lifecycles, includingýraw materials, manufacturing, consumer behavior anýdisposal. This 145lifecycle design146 method willýinform all steps of the design process. Onceýstudents identify appropriate areas of innovation,ýthey will apply their strategies to their designýstatement and develop a compelling presentationýthat includes a physical model, a systemsýsolution, a business model, a user scenario aýproof of concept and a complete process tree.

Course number: PRD-277
Prerequisite: n/a

Through in-class exercises, guest lectures and aýfull-term project you will learn how to harmonizeýdesigns ability to create value with a businessýability to capture value. You will also developýan awareness of the entire product-businessýecosystem, how to increase your influence andýbring your ideas to market.

Course number: PRD-426
Prerequisite: n/a

This is a companion Lab that is offered parallelýto Product Design 8. This is needed to ensureýadditional class hours in preparation for ProductýDesign 8 for graduating students. 0 credits.ýCo-requisite: PRD-455.

Course number: PRD-455L
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: PRD-900
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: PRD-TRNSFR
Prerequisite: n/a

In collaboration with Cal Tech's E/ME 105A, ýProduct Design for the Developing World. Thisýcourse emphasizes products for the DevelopingýWorld - for those people at the bottom of theýpyramid. The current focus is on India. The classýteaches product design methodologies informed byýthe special circumstances of the customers.ýTechnologies are often indigenous or local andýnot "high tech". Issues of sustainability in theýbusiness sense as well as the engineering senseýare included, as are cultural concerns. Weýarticularly emphasize ultra-low costýmanufacturing as well as ergonomic design.ýPrototyping is an important part of the courseýwith the second quarter devoted to building andýtesting engineering prototypes in India. Theýclass is characterized by mixed internationalýteams in collaboration with St Gits University inýKerala, India. All lectures are teleconferencedýbetween both locations.ýýTo further broaden the experience, students fromýArt Center College of Design also participate.ýSome students will go on a pre-trip to India inýearly September to meet their future teammatesýand perform research on peoples' needs, choosingýpotential issues to address when the classýcommences, though this is not a requirement. CalýTech Instructor: Pickar.

Course number: PRD-216B
Prerequisite: n/a

In collaboration with Cal Tech's E/ME 105A, ýProduct Design for the Developing World. Thisýcourse emphasizes products for the DevelopingýWorld - for those people at the bottom of theýpyramid. The current focus is on India. The classýteaches product design methodologies informed byýthe special circumstances of the customers.ýTechnologies are often indigenous or local andýnot "high tech". Issues of sustainability in theýbusiness sense as well as the engineering senseýare included, as are cultural concerns. Weýarticularly emphasize ultra-low costýmanufacturing as well as ergonomic design.ýPrototyping is an important part of the courseýwith the second quarter devoted to building andýtesting engineering prototypes in India. Theýclass is characterized by mixed internationalýteams in collaboration with St Gits University inýKerala, India. All lectures are teleconferencedýbetween both locations.ýýTo further broaden the experience, students fromýArt Center College of Design also participate.ýSome students will go on a pre-trip to India inýearly September to meet their future teammatesýand perform research on peoples' needs, choosingýpotential issues to address when the classýcommences, though this is not a requirement. CalýTech Instructor: Pickar.

Course number: PRD-216A
Prerequisite: n/a

In collaboration with Cal Tech's E/ME 105, ýProduct Design for the Developing World. Thisýcourse emphasizes products for the DevelopingýWorld - for those people at the bottom of theýpyramid. The current focus is on India. The classýteaches product design methodologies informed byýthe special circumstances of the customers.ýTechnologies are often indigenous or local andýnot "high tech". Issues of sustainability in theýbusiness sense as well as the engineering senseýare included, as are cultural concerns. Weýarticularly emphasize ultra-low costýmanufacturing as well as ergonomic design.ýPrototyping is an important part of the courseýwith the second quarter devoted to building andýtesting engineering prototypes in India. Theýclass is characterized by mixed internationalýteams in collaboration with St Gits University inýKerala, India. All lectures are teleconferencedýbetween both locations.ýýTo further broaden the experience, students fromýArt Center College of Design also participate.ýSome students will go on a pre-trip to India inýearly September to meet their future teammatesýand perform research on peoples' needs, choosingýpotential issues to address when the classýcommences, though this is not a requirement. CalýTech Instructor: Pickar.

Course number: PRD-216
Prerequisite: n/a

Terminal design studio for Product Design majorsýrequiring a ?thesis? project of the student'sýchoosing, and a short multimedia finalýpresentation in addition to 2D and 3Dýdeliverables.

Course number: PRD-452
Prerequisite: n/a

Product Grad Seminar is specifically designed forýgraduated Product students to have access toýschool facilities and services in support ofýfinishing their capstone project. Access will beýcoordinated with our facilities team in a safe andýstaggered schedule. Students will need toýcommunicate with their department a specific listýof projects and identify the specific resourcesýyou need to complete your work.

Course number: PRD-491
Prerequisite: n/a

Product Interaction Studio challenges students toýdesign holistic experiences for products that areýphysical/digital/virtual. Using foundationalýUX/UI/IXD principles in design, students willýexplore methods and paradigms in solving userýchallenges and goals. Explorations and prototypesýwill be tested, refined and vetted using industryýstandard research methods and tools. Finalýoutcomes will resolve interaction challenges,ýaddress human factors and be aestheticallyýcompelling. A final technical package willýdemonstrate literacy in communicatingýarchitecture, framework and cause/effect behaviorsýof products/systems.

Course number: PRD-319
Prerequisite: n/a

Product Prototype Process 2 ýýBased on the foundation knowledge from 3DýFundamentals-1, you will experience design andýfabrication projects using stock materials andýstandard shop methods. Fabrication planning andýtime management skills will be reinforced forýyour successful completion of this course.ýýAn introduction to the industrial clay medium andýtechniques will provide you with a basicýknowledge of the clay model making process and aýfoundation to create and develop clay models ofýyour designs.ýýThis course will explore basic principals of formýdevelopment while reinforcing your understandingýof 2D to 3D design translation, presented in aýfinished, painted hard model.

Course number: PRD-176
Prerequisite: n/a

Product VFX is a technical class that focuses onýthe digital tools necessary for advanced ID designý/ rendering. Different digital tools/processesýwill also be explored in this class. Artisticýexperimentation is encouraged within the frameworkýof visual cohesiveness and communication.

Course number: PRD-336
Prerequisite: n/a

This class will prepare your portfolio for review,ýprepare you for the graduation show and cover anýoverview and discussion of the following topics:ý1.Principles of Design Leadership and Being aýLeader 2.Principles of Design Project Managementý3.Planning a Project 4.Managing a Project 5.Beingýan Effective Leader to Lead a Project Teamý6.Project Organization 7.Starting a Design Careerý8. Prepare your portfolio for industry review 9.ýPrepare Strategy and Execute Grad Show.

Course number: PRD-080
Prerequisite: n/a

This class provides an overview and discussion ofýthe following topics:ýý1.Principles of Design Leadership and Being aýLeaderý2.Principles of Design Project Management ý3.Planning a Project ý4.Managing a Project ý5.Being an Effective Leader to Lead a Project Team ý6.Project Organization ý7.Starting a Design Career with Your Firstý145Launch Pad146 Jobýý

Course number: PRD-461
Prerequisite: n/a

This class will prepare your portfolio for review,ýprepare you for the graduation show and cover anýoverview and discussion of the following topics:ý1.Principles of Design Leadership and Being aýLeader 2.Principles of Design Project Managementý3.Planning a Project 4.Managing a Project 5.Beingýan Effective Leader to Lead a Project Teamý6.Project Organization 7.Starting a Design Careerý8. Prepare your portfolio for industry review 9.ýPrepare Strategy and Execute Grad Show.

Course number: PRD-480
Prerequisite: n/a

The role of the designer has evolvedýsignificantly over the last 3-5 years. It isýcritical for graduating design students toýidentify specific personal and professional goalsýin order to create a concise career strategy andýhave a strong voice in a competitive marketplace.ýýBuilding on The Design Professional and TheýBusiness of Design, this class involves a seriesýof workshops and guest speakers focusing on howýto be an effective leader in collaborative teams,ýcreative environments, corporate organizationsýand start-up culture. Students will also learnýand apply techniques to better prepare them forýentry into the professional world, includingýfinding and expressing personal voice, refiningýfinal portfolio and collateral materials,ýeffective interview strategies, and preparing forýgraduation (including Graduation Show). 0ýCredits.

Course number: PRD-061
Prerequisite: n/a

Introduction to the ArtCenter Technical Skillsýmodel shop and 3 Dimensional design developmentý(model making). Instruction includes shop safety,ýtypes of materials, power equipment and hand toolýusage, fabrication skills, mold making, casting,ýdetailing and finishing. This class emphasizesýhand skills, proper and safe process, accuracy andýcraftsmanship. Demonstrations of model shopýequipment are given by model shop staff;ýsuccessful completion of all tool demonstrationsýis required for use of the model shop facility.

Course number: IDFN-102
Prerequisite: n/a

Prototype: Hack. Code. Repeat. Is a class to learnýelectronics, prototyping, and code to bringýinteractive devices off the drawing board and intoýthe real world. Students will build a foundationýin technology literacy by exploring digitalýelectronics, sensors and microcontrollers throughýhands on experimentation with open source hardwareýand software. Applications and areas of interestýinclude: IoT devices, embedded computing,ýrobotics, control systems and more.

Course number: PRD-236
Prerequisite: n/a

This studio class will immerse you in designingýfor a real-world challenge with a sponsoredýpartner, ResMed. The design challenge will beýreimagining the design of CPAP masks/wearables.ýRethink them aesthetically, practically, andýemotionally, so that the therapy experience fitsýcomfortably into people's emotional and physicalýlives.

Course number: TDS-307G
Prerequisite: n/a

Rhino is a powerful CAD tool used by a wideývariety of industry professionals. This course isýopen to those students wishing to learn how to useýthe program in order to produce 3-D printed parts.ýThis is a beginner's class and no prior knowledgeýof 3-D CAD is necessary. You will access the userýinterface tools, build solid models and prepareýthe models for 3-D printing. The program isýfriendly to many other CAD platforms and is usefulýin translating over 30 file types, making it aývaluable option when creating products. Your willýbe expected to show your work through the filesýyou make and the parts you have printed.ýInstructional videos will be offered during theýclass.

Course number: PRD-204
Prerequisite: n/a

SMPL is a trans-disciplinary design consultancyýthat tackles complex problems with innovative andýoriginal solutions. We are made up of experts inýproduct design, interaction design and graphicýdesign. Over the next 14 weeks we will break intoýteams and take on 5 clients, each bringing aýunique set of design challenges. Though we may beýworking on different projects, we will develop aýshared approach to design and problem solving.ýTogether we will build an inspiring portfolio ofýproducts and systems that are intuitive, effectiveýand simple by design.

Course number: TDS-456
Prerequisite: n/a

This is a continuation class for students who haveýcompleted SMPLxDSGN mock studio, who wish toýcontinue working on their projects beyond theýsingle term. In this class, students will have theýspace to take their previously completed projectsýto the next level, and receive more focusedýcoaching in an effort toward their goals.ýObjectives may include but is not limited to (1)ýprepare project for design competitions, (2)ýexplore project for crowdfunding & launch, (3)ýpolish project for portfolio, and (4) develop anýalternative design direction not pursued in class.

Course number: TDS-456L
Prerequisite: n/a

OPPORTUNITY: Envision Charity Shop SystemýEnvision a system of thrift shops to supportýpediatric burn treatment. Nonprofit charity shopsýare a new phenomenon in Chile, and have a hugeýpotential to raise funds to support freeýtreatment, while building a community of sociallyýengaged volunteers. Interdisciplinary studentýteams will propose real world solutions:ý. Retail: charity shop spatial design / furnitureý& lighting / pop-up shopsý. Branding & Marketing: promotion for customers,ýdonors, volunteersý. Systems & Strategy: supply chain for donationsý/ online storeýýMISSION: Free Pediatric Burn Treatment Partnerýwith COANIQUEM, a leading nonprofit that providesýfree holistic treatment to children across LatinýAmerica who have survived severe burns.ýýFIELD RESEARCH: 2 Weeks, Santiago, Chile Travelýto COANIQUEM's pediatric burn center in Santiago,ýChile, to understand their mission & researchýopportunities for charity retail

Course number: HSOC-805A
Prerequisite: n/a

This studio class will provide an immersiveýindustry experience with a client, designing for aýreal-world challenge. The goal of this project isýto set a new design strategy for Samsung wearableýdevices. In this class you'll be challenged withýproposing a product strategy with a new design.

Course number: TDS-392D
Prerequisite: n/a

Design Gen Z/A's ideal collaboration partner forýSamsung that will excite young people. Newýopportunities for the brand in sports, luxury,ýtransportation, soft goods and beyond. Studentsýwill be asked to research Gen Z and Gen A. Basedýon the insights gathered, students will (in teams)ýcreate bold and forward thinking concepts to helpýbroaden opportunities for the Samsung brand beyondýthe traditional wearable tech and mobile phonesýthey are known for. A strong interest in CMF andýtrend forecasting is a must.

Course number: TDS-392E
Prerequisite: n/a

Learn to sew or advance your current sewingýskills. Get help with your apparel and soft goodsýprojects. Learn how to read and understandýcommercial patterns. Create your own designs byýcombining, adjusting and redesigning commercialýpatterns. This is a multi-level class. Forýbeginners, design and make new projects. Forýadvanced students, expand on existing projects toýcreate additional prototypes. Use CMTEL homeýsewing machines to sew fashion fabrics, lightýweight upholstery fabrics, denim, and light weightýleather or vinyl. Heavy weight leathers willýrequire the use of industrial sewing machinesýwhich are available to rent through sewingýresources in the area or through the use of sampleýmakers. You choose your project. Come to theýfirst class with a proposal and sketches of yourýidea. Complete one or more projects during theýsemester.

Course number: PRD-278
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is an investigative workshop in whichýstudents will examine short-form storytellingýthrough video discourses centered around productsýand users. Students will be exposed to films andývideos dealing with how products share aýrelationship within our world. In conjunction withýthese examinations, students will also put intoýpractice on how to tell the story of who they areýas a designer, how to communicate the value ofýtheir product and ideas, and why their product isýsomething we should care about in the world today.

Course number: PRD-207A
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: PRD-975
Prerequisite: n/a

TestlabBerlin is a sponsored studio abroadýproject. Projects utilize the city as a directýsource for research, inspiration, andýexperimentation. One core faculty member willýrun the project for the entire semester,ýadditionallyýthere will be guest faculty/lecturers/guestýcritics in Berlin.ýýAvailable to fifth term and above students byýapplication, preferrably with Mediatectureýexperience.ýýStudents will experiment with new creativeýstrategies for art and design production, whichýwill be informed by responses from a European andýAmerican audience. This feedback process will beýenabled both through traditional and social mediaýand through in-person and secondary interactionýwith the audience. the resulting projects areýcross-cultural in nature and dramatically broadenýthe creative horizon of all participants.

Course number: PRD-802A
Prerequisite: n/a

TestlabBerlin is a sponsored studio abroadýproject. Projects utilize the city as a directýsource for research, inspiration, andýexperimentation. One core faculty member willýrun the project for the entire semester,ýadditionallyýthere will be guest faculty/lecturers/guestýcritics in Berlin.ýýAvailable to fifth term and above students byýapplication, preferrably with Mediatectureýexperience.ýýStudents will experiment with new creativeýstrategies for art and design production, whichýwill be informed by responses from a European andýAmerican audience. This feedback process will beýenabled both through traditional and social mediaýand through in-person and secondary interactionýwith the audience. the resulting projects areýcross-cultural in nature and dramatically broadenýthe creative horizon of all participants.

Course number: PRD-802B
Prerequisite: n/a

This elective course will involve students in theýco-creation of a non-traditional class experienceýthat will allow them to develop and communicateýtheir creative identity.

Course number: PRD-259
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is designed to teach students basicýskills and concepts necessary for the applicationýof their product, illustration, and graphic workýin the field of Toy Design. With a focus on playýpatterns and storytelling students will create aýproduct concept or world of characters, plots andýenvironments. From this concept or world theyýwill design a line of marketable andýmanufacturable toys.ýýEach week different aspects of productýdevelopmentýare covered from the design and businessýperspective including developing a business plan,ýmanufacturing and production strategies,ýmarketingýmethods, financial planning, sales and contractýnegotiations.ýýOutcomes:ýStudents will:ý-Build a prototype and packaging for one designýinýthe line.ý-Develop a professional licensing proposal toýdistribute to potential manufacturers.ý-Have a final exam on the business content of theýclass.ýýTopics included in classýToy design: Play Patterns, validating toyýconcepts, character design and story building,ýstyle guides.ýýResearch: Toy industry, competitive products,ýintellectual property, focus groupsýýMarketing: Distribution networks, marketingýstrategies, salesýýModeling and prototyping: Materials selection,ýpackaging designýýManufacturing and production: Manufacturingýprocess overview, working with vendorsýýFinancing: Sources of investment money, terms ofýthe deal for licensingýýIntellectual property Character licensing,ýcopyright, patent, and trademarkýýRequired texts: Toy and Game Inventors HandbookýbyýRichard Levy and Ronald O. Weingartner

Course number: PRD-276
Prerequisite: n/a

Type 2 is a rigorous introduction to theýfundamentals of typography, with emphasis on theýformal aspects of designing with typographicýelements, and the responsibilities inherent inýworking with visible language.

Course number: PRD-154
Prerequisite: n/a

Students in Type3 will be able to: 1) Use contentýand context to determine typographic choices; 2)ýReinforce and refine formal typographic skills;ý3) Understand grid systems; 4) Work with complexýtext materials; 5) Develop type and imageýcombination skills; 6) Develop analytical skillsýin relation to solving formal problems.

Course number: PRD-206
Prerequisite: n/a

In this project you will create a brand-centric,ýauthentic "Run Experience".This interdisciplinaryýapproach will include footwear, apparel, retailýspace, visuals, packaging, etc. based on your teamýcohort. In addition to your instructors, you willýbe mentored by Under Armour teammates and haveýaccess to Under Armour running culture assets inýLos Angeles. The final project deliverable will beýa comprehensive presentation of team projects thatýrepresent the Under Armour Run Experience and willýbe presented to faculty and Under Armourýteammates.

Course number: TDS-432B
Prerequisite: n/a

Draw from live male and female fashion models. ýClass drawing sessions will cover bodyýproportion, drawing action, and detail studies ofýheads, hands and feet. Students will learn toýillustrate clothing and accessories of all typesýand decorative embellishments. Projects willýexplore manual and digital fashion illustrationýmethods with emphasis on illustrating fabricýpatterns, textures and drape. The course willýalso include an introduction to fashion trendýresearch and its use of fashion illustration forýLook Books. Multi-level course, beginners toýfigure drawing are welcome. Open to all majors.

Course number: PRD-472
Prerequisite: n/a

Introduction into the basic principles of IDýsketching. Key points of focus will be onýperspective, visualization of 3D forms, and theýfamiliarization of basic ID mediums. Studentsýwill visualize and sketch geometric forms (i.e.ýcubes, cylinders, spheres, and cones), andýimplement building blocks into their designýlanguage.

Course number: PRD-102
Prerequisite: n/a

This class focuses on descriptive productýsketching while drawing with line economy, sketchýcomposition, color and contrast. This courseýbrings together all the skills and media from theýfoundation Vis Comm classes and applies them toýthe skill of design visualization.

Course number: PRD-152
Prerequisite: n/a

Vis Com 3 focuses on dynamic sketching techniquesýto effectively communicate design concepts.ýEmphasis is on the development of vivd freehandýdrawing skills and the ideation process.ýAssignments range from visualizing productsýwith simple geometry to complex industrial shapesýand organic forms. Additional topics includeýuser scenarios, storytelling, creativeýexploration, aesthetics and craftsmanship.

Course number: PRD-202
Prerequisite: n/a

Review of Photoshop tools and processes of rapidýrendering. Students will be taught how to useýbasic brushes, layer effects, sketching inýPhotoshop, and shortcuts. Assignments willýinclude how to sketch products, renderýmaterials,lighting, and graphics.

Course number: PRD-256
Prerequisite: n/a

Vis Com 6 is an industry-level, presentation, andýstorytelling class. It focuses on how to visuallyýcommunicate your projects and process succinctlyýthrough various techniques other than sketchingýand rendering.Techniques include the use ofýgraphics, photography, videography, 3D rendering,ýand motion in order to convey considered storiesýof your work and you. Throughout the term, youýwill learn how to best utilize these techniquesýto showcase your work in an exciting andýemotionallyýcompelling way on your website and inýpresentation decks. This will be done for theýpurpose of learning targeted storytelling,ýcreating a unique point of view for each of yourýprojects, and connecting with peers andýprofessionals inýpreparation for internships, design awards, and,ýeventually, full-time positions.

Course number: PRD-352
Prerequisite: n/a

The Visual Communication 5 course is built onýfinding and using the best methods forýeffectively communicating an idea to a targetýaudience. Methods such as freehand sketching andýrendering using traditional media such as marker,ýpen, watercolor, and pencil to digital means suchýas Photoshop, Illustrator, and other tools willýbeýused throughout the course; Other non-traditionalýmeans such as paper prototyping, wireframing,ýkeynote/powerpoint, and cloud based services willýalso be covered.

Course number: PRD-302
Prerequisite: n/a

This Volvo sponsored TDS studio gives students theýopportunity to envision the future while tacklingýthe next generation wheel loader constructionýequipment. Operators spend all day in the cabinýexecuting a multitude of tasks. Taking this workýto the next level in efficiency and comfort willýrequire superior interior design, interactionýdesign, functional and aesthetic exploration andýexecution. How can the operator experience beýre-imagined and enhanced through digitization,ýgamification, CMF design, VR and AR? Studentsýwill be provided insight, feedback and supportýfrom Volvo Group throughout the 14-week studio asýall explore the together Operator Cab RedesignýProject together.ýýStudents will work in teams with students from aývariety of departments.

Course number: TDS-373B
Prerequisite: n/a

It is important for I.D. students to have anýintuitive understanding of how products functionýin various ways in order that design solutions ýbeýintelligent.ýFor this class each student is required to selectýa product which is then taken apart,theýconstituents analyzed,information recorded, andýthen it is reassembled.ýThe wide range of products examined providesýuseful information and understanding of thingsýfrom motors to materials.ýDeliverables consist of a notebook of researchýmaterial, sketches and notes of the process plusýone large exploded view drawing of the productýthat was examined.ýýMaking Things WorkýIt is one thing to have an idea and it is quiteýanother to make it work.ýStudents in this class are assigned a goal,ýgoverned by a set of rules, that require buildingýa device to accomplish it.ýDeliverables are a built thing and a notebook ofýsketches Illustrating the thought process.

Course number: PRD-214
Prerequisite: n/a

Extreme textile design will give students theýopportunity to explore the applications ofýtextiles in extreme environments and activities.ýThe course will investigate the evolution ofýmodern fibers and the relationship to the wearableýand soft goods industries. It will highlight theýrelevant application process by focusing onýopportunities extreme textiles provide forýdesigners: what specific impact a fiber has on theýdesign process, and how designers can contributeýto a sustainable society through their usage.ýStudents will explore applications for the latestýtechnologies in textile development throughýcollaboration with industry partners. Lecturesýwill demonstrate that all fibers have an impact inýa concentrated and industrialized design system.ýThe course will also be addressing the use ofýcertain fibers through the lens of climate changeýand sustainability. The course scope is to createýa wearable by using previous learned concepts. Weýwill create wearables within a coordinated theme.

Course number: PRD-325
Prerequisite: n/a

This course explores the frontiers in theýdevelopment, use and manufacture of new materialsýfor wearables and soft goods. New textiles areýbeing developed all the time so this course willýoffer new topics as they arise. Through lectureýand in-class material exploration students willýlearn about the advances in 3-D printing,ýbio-grown materials, wearable tech, digitalýprinted imagery, and a whole host of other newýmethods in development. Through access toýArtCenter Shop facilities and Sewing Labýresources, students will research, innovate andýcreate samples of new experimental textileýmaterials. A full term Research Book will beýrequired with research, notes, sketches,ýphotographs and material samples students create.

Course number: PRD-476
Prerequisite: n/a

Explore wearable technology through research,ýconcepting and prototyping. From devices toýskins, and medical to expressionistic, we willýinvestigate what it means to put technology onýthe body, and generate ideas for why and how.ýStudents should expect to experiment andýprototype at multiple levels:ýfunctionality/behavior, materiality/fabricationýand test deployment. We will be sewing, buildingýcircuits, and programming; previous experience inýany of these is a plus.ýýBY PETITION ONLY: Interested students shouldýsubmit 1 paragraph (max 150 words) describingýtheir vision of and interest in wearableýtechnologies and 3 portfolio examples of wearableýor interactive projects, toýDanielle.ferrer@artcenter.edu.

Course number: TDS-403
Prerequisite: n/a